Training for Pioneers
There are five phases of a church plant from conception through to becoming an autonomous church.
| Conception Phase | Preparation Phase | Gathering Phase | Establishing Phase | Church |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A church plant is birthed… | Leader investigated & investigating call | Starting to gather others | Public launch | Recognised as a church by apostolic ministry |
| Apostolic burden for a specific location | Identifying Core Team | Core team identified | Developing leadership team | Recognised plurality of leadership |
| Local church going for the “next town” | Meeting other leaders | Networking & building connections | Growing numerically whilst building community | Clear community with numerical mass |
| In the heart of a potential leader | Developing strategy & raising funds | Laying foundation & gathering people | Establishing core ministries | Becoming a church planting church |
Conception
In the conception phase, the church plant is an apostolic burden, a local church praying for the next town or in the heart of a potential leader.
Preparation
During this phase, a leader has been identified and is getting ready to go.
Gathering
During the gathering phase, a leader has been identified and moved to the area. They will be gathering a core team and preparing for a public launch.
Establishing
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Church
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